The verdict
On the data we hold, Gainsight comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Gainsight covers more of the features we compared: 7 of 7, against 5.
- Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
- In our Keep customers longer ranking, Gainsight places 2 and Userpilot 9 of 14.
Side by side
| 11 points compared | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | Not known yet | $299/mo |
| Free plan | Not known yet | No |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Yes | Yes |
| Automated playbooks | Yes | Yes |
| Churn prediction / risk alerts | Yes | No |
| Customer health scores | Yes | No |
| In-app guides and messages | Yes | Yes |
| NPS and CSAT surveys | Yes | Yes |
| Product usage analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Usage-triggered messages | Yes | Yes |
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Plans and pricing
Gainsight
Pricing not in our catalogue yet.
Userpilot
- StarterUp to 2,000 monthly active users, includes MCP and AI agent Lia.$299/mo
- GrowthFrom $849 a month, up to 100,000 monthly active users, advanced analytics; priced by monthly active users.$849/mo
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
Choose Gainsight if…
A mid-market or enterprise B2B SaaS company with separate customer success, product and community teams that wants one connected suite to track account health and renewals.
Choose Userpilot if…
Product-led SaaS teams, including product managers, growth and customer success, who want product analytics, in-app onboarding, surveys and session replay in one no-code tool.
Other options worth a look
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